part-time

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adjective

ˈpärt-ˈtīm 

: involving or working less than customary or standard hours

a part-time job

part-time students

part-time adverb

part-timer

ˈpärt-ˌtī-mər 

-ˈtī-

noun

part-timer

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noun

: one that works or is employed on a part-time basis

the lobstermen sometimes are part-timers who hold factory jobs ashore

—Thomas Horgan

Examples of part-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Elaine Rossi, a part-time nanny for the Clancy family, said Lindsay Clancy told her about having postpartum issues. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Anthony Butrico is joining the staff full-time as goaltending coach and development coach after serving in a part-time role last season. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

Advertisement The rag-tag kitchen crew included an ex-con and part-time methadone dealer who worked the salad station. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

More than 30 lifeguards are competing in the championships from Fort Lauderdale, which has 45 full-time and 55 part-time guards who staff 20 towers along 3 miles of beach. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for part-time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Kids Definition

part-time

adjective or adverb

ˈpärt-ˈtīm

: involving or working less than a full or regular schedule